Police appeal for witnesses to knife attack

Four people have been arrested following an assault in Great Knollys Street on Sunday night.

The victim, a 19-year-old man from Tilehurst, was walking near the bus depot between 10.30pm and 11pm when he was grabbed from behind and dragged near a play area, kicked several times and had a knife held to his throat.

Two men and a woman aged 20, 21 and 18, respectively, all from Caversham Road, and a 27-year-old woman from Farmers Close, Whitley Wood, have been released on bail until May 29 when they are due to report back to Loddon Valley police station.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

PC Silvie Whitehead, investigating the incident, said: “I am appealing to anyone who has any information about this incident to come forward. The victim ran toward George Street and then dialled 999.

“He has nasty bruising on his cheek and was very distressed. He was treated at hospital and has to go back in a few days. I believe that there were people around at this time who may have witnessed this incident and may be able to help our enquiries.

“I would like any witnesses or anyone who saw a group of young people together in the area acting suspiciously to contact me.”

Anyone with information is asked to ring PC Whitehead at Reading police station on 08458 505 505 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.